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Q: biopsy of paget's disease of the nipple and operating time
Not within one week, no; breast cancer doesn't spread very quickly.
Please read our Paget's FAQS for more information. Unfortunately, about 97% of women with Paget's also have another kind of breast cancer. So you'll have your nipple and areola removed surgically, I'd assume; and further diagnostic testing done, to find out where the remaining cancer is. Then (unless you're in the lucky 3% that doesn't have another cancer), you'll be treated for that other cancer: IDC, DCIS, whatever it is, you'll no doubt undergo the standard treatment. Good luck - PJH
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